Police dogs help nab break-in suspects

Tuesday

Nov 12, 2013 at 12:30 PMNov 12, 2013 at 12:30 PM

By Jim.Hayden@hollandsentinel.com(616) 546-4274

Two suspects were arrested Sunday, Nov. 10, in Wayland Township after homeowners caught the two in their garage.Police believe the suspects could have broken into at least four residences and several vehicles over the weekend.At about 6:45 a.m. Sunday, troopers responded to the call on 131st Avenue and Fourth Street. The suspects fled the scene and were tracked by a Michigan State Police canine unit. The dog located them. One was taken into custody but the second person fled, though he was caught a short time later after the dog again picked up his scent.A 19-year-old and a 20-year-old were lodged in the Allegan County Jail on charges of first degree home invasion, resisting and obstructing police, breaking and entering of a building and larceny from a motor vehicle, according to the Michigan State Police Wayland Post.The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, Wayland City Police and the tribal police assisted with the tracking of the suspects by helping secure the perimeter.This is the most recent series of break-ins in the West Michigan area.A man was arrested last week in Georgetown Township where police found stolen iPods, GPS equipment, archery items and a shotgun in the vehicle.Allegan County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for the suspect or suspects who have broken into several pole barns and outbuildings in Laketown Township and surrounding areas.